Arsenal and Chelsea scout Atletico Madrid ace Julian Alvarez forward of doable summer time transfer

Arsenal might have been defeated within the Carabao Cup ultimate by Manchester Metropolis on Sunday, however that’s to not say that they’re not the favourites to win the Premier League and one of many high contenders for the Champions League.

Despite being greater than prone to win a significant piece of silverware within the subsequent couple of months, Mikel Arteta stays eager on rebuilding his key, notably in offence and the board is predicted to oblige the supervisor’s request.

Caught Offside has reported that Arsenal have already gotten work underway for a significant summer time signing having scouted Julian Alvarez when Atletico Madrid performed on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium within the Champions League final weekend.

In addition to the Gunners, the supply has claimed that Chelsea have been additionally in attendance. The Blues have room for enchancment in offence and regardless of Joao Pedro’s performances, Alvarez’s signing could possibly be fruitful given his versatility.

PL return a powerful chance for Alvarez

Julian Alvarez has been Atletico Madrid’s greatest participant this season with 17 objectives and 9 assists in all competitions, however Diego Simeone’s facet has struggled to compete with Barcelona and Actual Madrid for titles in recent times.

With that stated, Alvarez revealed just a few weeks in the past that he doesn’t assure remaining at Atletico subsequent season and a return to the Premier League stays a powerful chance for the Argentine worldwide, who beforehand performed for Manchester Metropolis.

Alvarez is valued at £78 million on Transfermarkt however might value larger, and though Barcelona have been closely linked with him in latest months, Atletico are prone to need to promote him to an abroad membership somewhat than strengthen a home rival.

Chelsea can supply Alvarez higher cash and an extended contract in comparison with Arsenal, together with assurances over his function, however the Gunners have a extra convincing sporting challenge, so each London rivals have the higher hand in their very own methods.

Will probably be fascinating to see if Alvarez himself is open to returning to the Premier League this yr or prefers becoming a member of Barcelona.